Editorial Board Member Policy
Editorial Board Responsibilities
This policy outlines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for editorial board members of International Medical Journal of Health (IMJH).
Policy Navigation
1. Appointment & Tenure
Selection Criteria
Editorial board members are selected based on their expertise, publication record, and commitment to advancing medical research.
Eligibility Criteria
Appointment Process
Term Duration
Editorial board members are appointed for an initial term of 2 years, renewable for additional terms based on performance and mutual agreement. The maximum continuous service is 6 years, after which a minimum 1-year break is required before reappointment.
2. Roles & Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Editorial Duties
Academic Contributions
3. Expectations & Commitment
Time Commitment
Professional Expectations
4. Manuscript Reviewing Guidelines
Review Standards
Timeliness
Quality
Confidentiality
Review Excellence
Editorial board members are expected to provide model reviews that demonstrate thoroughness, fairness, and constructive criticism. Reviews should help authors improve their work while maintaining scientific rigor.
5. Ethical Standards
COPE Compliance
All editorial board members must adhere to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and ICMJE recommendations.
Prohibited Practices
Required Standards
6. Conflict of Interest Policy
Conflict Declaration
Editorial board members must declare any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality in manuscript evaluation.
Types of Conflicts
Declaration Process
7. Performance & Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Process
Recognition & Benefits
Editorial board members receive certificates of appointment, listing on journal website, recognition in published issues, and opportunities for professional development. Exceptional performance may lead to increased responsibilities or promotion to senior editorial positions.
8. Resignation & Termination
Board Membership Conclusion
Voluntary Resignation
Termination Grounds
Transition Protocol
Upon resignation or termination, the board member's name will be removed from the journal website within 7 days. All confidential information must be returned or destroyed. The departing member may be invited to serve as an ad-hoc reviewer in the future, subject to mutual agreement.
Commitment to Excellence
Editorial Board Member Agreement
By accepting appointment to the editorial board, members agree to uphold these policies and contribute to the journal's mission of advancing medical research through rigorous peer review and ethical publishing practices.